That's the Way It Is with Larry Potterfield

Building a standard AR-15 A2 Upper Receiver is pretty straightforward. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA shows how it’s done. kwshooting

Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates a quick and easy way to sight in a rifle scope and express sights.

Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, shows how he inlets a sling swivel stud, demonstrates how to locate the stud, and then inlet it to the proper depth in the stock.

A barrel band sling swivel is a classic addition to any rifle. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, shows how he fits the band to the barrel and solders it on.

A steel grip cap is a traditional element of a custom rifle stock. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, installs a grip cap, showing how to properly level the bottom of the grip, and shape the stock to match the grip cap.

When building a large caliber or heavy recoiling rifle, crossbolts are typically used to reinforce the action area of the rifle stock to prevent cracking or splitting. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to install them.

When selecting a sighting system for use on a safari rifle, it is important that the system be as versatile as possible, given the wide assortment of games that may be pursued. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process he used to select and install his.

Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, examines the importance of a rifle’s weight when building his Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle. This video takes a brief look at not only what affects rifle weight, but also how to control it through the careful consideration of components.

Installing a new barrel on a Remington 700 is a lot easier than it used to be. Using a pre-threaded and short-chambered barrel by Shilen, this job is easily accomplished by hand using only an action wrench, barrel vise, finish reamer, T-handle, and some headspace gages. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, installs the barrel and lengthens the chamber to final dimension.

The scope base mounting screws on a safari rifle should be designed to withstand the added shock and recoil of a magnum cartridge. By modifying the mounting system to use 8-40 screws rather than the typical 6-48, the system can be made stronger and more reliable. Larry Potterfield demonstrates.

The Winchester Model 52 will always be known as one of the finest, most accurate 22 rifles ever made. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA gives a brief history of the fascinating rifle.

The bolt handle on a safari rifle should be large and positioned away from the stock for easy acquisition. Larry Potterfield, CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for replacing a standard Remington factory bolt knob with a larger, round replacement knob from a Model 98 Mauser.

This presentation examines the balance point of a rifle and how it affects the shooter’s ability to point the firearm quickly. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, explains this concept using a variety of English and American firearms. This concept is an important part of building the Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle.

The 375 H&H really is the Nearly Perfect Safari Cartridge. Watch as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, explains why the 375 deserves the title of the Nearly Perfect cartridge.